Multipurpose Officer/Plant Operator

Job No: COS148

Location: Colac

Employment Status: Full-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 24 Jul 2025 AEST

Colac Otway Shire Council are seeking to recruit a Multipurpose Officer/Plant Operator to join our Services and Operations team in Colac in a Permanent Full-Time capacity.

As a member of the Services and Operations team you will carry out allocated tasks on Council's roads, bridges and road reserves, as well as Council-owned and managed land, with an emphasis on safety, quality and budget requirements to meet corporate values and standards.

This position is based at the Colac depot.

The successful applicant will be required to have:

Proven experience in manual/outdoor work activities
Experience in road construction/maintenance works
Good written and communication skills
A positive attitude and respect when dealing with employees and customers
OHS Construction Induction White Card (or willing to obtain prior to commencement)
Heavy Rigid licence with a good driving history
Machinery tickets such as front end loader, backhoe would be advantageous
Current manual driver’s licence

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Salary Information: $64,129.10 to $67,823.63 per annum including industry allowance plus superannuation

For further information and how to apply:

1. Download and review the position description including the Key Selection Criteria.
2. Information to be included with your application:
  - Letter of application
  - Current resume
  - Key Selection Criteria Responses (which you will usually find on the last page within the Position Description (Just write a few sentences to address each one)
3. Submit your application

Applications close: Thursday 24 July 2025

Andrew Tenni

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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